Britons Free Of Fifth Column Fears Says Fishermen
New York January 23 Associated Press interview with Dwight Pitkin notes British fishermen say Britain has no fifth column threat. They cite strong patriotism, a government quick to jail or intern suspected enemies, and public press independence. They point to lessons from France and Europe’s wars to explain low internal subversion.
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Associated Press
Dwight Pitkin
Britain
New York
France
Eucountries
Tain
Toledo
Republic
Franco
Emilio Mola
Mola
Fifth column fears and British countermeasures in wartime
The piece notes Britain’s roundup of about 1,000 alleged fifth column suspects, including Oswald Mosley allies, with government action taken without regard to class. It contrasts England’s milder penalties and free press with Spain, cites Home Secretary Morrison’s remarks on wartime morale, and highlights Lord Haw Haw and press censorship limits on information but not on editorials.
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Norway
Holland
Belgium
France
British Fascist Union
Oswald Mosely
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Lord Haw Haw
London
England
County supervisors seek hotel-style jail charges
Los Angeles report says county supervisors urge the California legislature to pass an enabling law allowing prisons to charge inmates for food and lodging, effectively making the jail a pay-your-own-way facility.
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Los Angeles
California
Vicks VA-Tro-Nol Cold Defense Promo Message
An old advertisement promotes VA-TRO-NOL as a preventive and fast relief option for colds. It advises using drops in the nostrils at the first signs of a cold to stimulate natural defenses and prevent progression, and also for relief from nasal congestion.
Senate hearing on West Virginia Senate seat contest continues
Senate election committee conducts routine hearings on the West Virginia Senate seat dispute. The committee reviews a report as officials discuss lease lend bill procedures during recess.
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Elections Committee
West Virginia
Lindbergh Johnson Lead Debate on British Aid Bill
In recess the Foreign Affairs Committee examined Col. Charles A Lindbergh and Gen. Hugh 8 Johnson regarding the British aid bill. Yesterday the House passed a naval expansion authorization measure totaling 909 million dollars.
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Foreign Affairs Committee
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hugh 8. Johnson
Divorces Hubby Who Took Walk Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
Los Angeles Jan 22 Mrs Rina B Borzage a film director husband Frank Borzage was granted a divorce today She accused him of walking out of their home during a party that marked their 24th wedding anniversary and her birthday.
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Rina B. Borzage
Frank Borzage
Pleased to Meet Your Colloquial Phrase Questioned
A wartime jargon note asks if the expression to please meet you is in good taste. The piece analyzes decorum in social exchanges amid censorious wartime reporting and public commentary.
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False Teeth Rock Or Slip? FASTEETH Drug Sete
Product note claims FASTEETH holds lower plates firmly, prevents sliding and rocking. It mentions no gummy taste, checks breath odor and asserts fast action without souring the mouth.
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